Hashtag
v0.5by takien · updated 10 years ago
Use hashtag on WordPress just like on Twitter or Facebook. Word preceded with hash automatically converted into clickable link.
- Rank
- #11,940
- Down15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 244
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.7K
- 18,728 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hashtag at a glance
Hashtag is a WordPress plugin by takien with 200+ active installs, the #11,940 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 0.5 came out on Jan 26, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. It leads the 13 plugins tagged “hashtag”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats57 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hashtag |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 244 · -4.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 244 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 245 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 246 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 246 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 256 |
Rank over time
#11,940 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,940 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,925 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,917 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,912 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,930 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,916 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,924 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,890 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,903 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,918 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,939 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,918 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,947 |
Growth %
Average -0.40% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.41% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.91% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.5100%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 20, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 26, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hashtag
How many websites use Hashtag?
Hashtag is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,940 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hashtag been downloaded?
18,728 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Hashtag last updated?
Version 0.5 came out on Jan 26, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Hashtag compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hashtag’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Hashtag still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hashtag have?
4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 63% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hashtag?
The plugins most like Hashtag, by the tags they share, are Custom Twitter Feeds (100K+), Facebook Chat Plugin (70K+) and Easy Twitter Feed Widget Plugin (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 63%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 13%3★
- Critical
- 13%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 244 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 18.7K |
| Author | takien |
| First released | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Version | 0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 26, 2016 |
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